2026.05.07_Talking about Books – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate
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Listen UP! Talking about Books – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260403
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Vocabulary
|
English word |
Pronunciation |
Slovenský význam |
Example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
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fiction |
/ˈfɪkʃən/ |
beletria, fikcia |
I enjoy reading fiction before bed. |
|
non-fiction |
/ˌnɒnˈfɪkʃən/ |
literatúra faktu |
This book is non-fiction and tells a true story. |
|
novel |
/ˈnɒvəl/ |
román |
She is reading a long novel about history. |
|
short story |
/ˌʃɔːt ˈstɔːri/ |
poviedka |
I read a short story in one hour. |
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poem |
/ˈpəʊɪm/ |
báseň |
This poem is very emotional. |
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poetry |
/ˈpəʊətri/ |
poézia |
He loves poetry because of its rhythm. |
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rhyme |
/raɪm/ |
rým |
The words in the poem rhyme nicely. |
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metaphor |
/ˈmetəfə/ |
metafora |
The poem uses a metaphor about life. |
Practical english
Talking bout books
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I’m reading a really interesting book at the moment. - Práve čítam veľmi zaujímavú knihu.
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It’s easy/difficult to read. - Je to ľahké/ťažké na čítanie.
Giving opinions
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I really enjoyed this book. - Táto kniha sa mi veľmi páčila.
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It was a bit boring. - Bolo to trochu nudné.
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I couldn’t stop reading it. - Nemohol som prestať čítať.
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It’s worth reading. - Stojí za prečítanie.
Recommending books
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I recommend this book. - Odporúčam túto knihu.
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If you like…, you’ll love this book. - Ak máš rád/rada…, budeš túto knihu milovať.
In a bookshop/library
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I’m looking for a good book. - Hľadám dobrú knihu.
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Where can I find novels? - Kde nájdem romány?
Create your own sentences with the following words:
author, metaphor, poetry, non-fiction, biography
Questions and Answers
Q: What are the benefits of reading books?
A: Reading improves vocabulary, imagination, and concentration.
Q: Do you think people read less today? Why?
A: Yes, because they spend more time on phones and watching videos.
Q: Which is better: reading a book or watching a film adaptation? Why?
A: Reading is better because you can imagine more details.
Q: How do you choose a book?
A: I usually choose a book based on recommendations or reviews.
Q: How can someone develop a habit of reading?
A: By starting with short and interesting books and reading regularly.
Q: What makes a book interesting for you?
A: A good story and interesting characters.
Q: Is it better to read paper books or e-books?
A: I think e-books are more convenient, but paper books feel nicer.
Q: What was the last book you read?
A: The last book I read was a crime novel.
Q: If you could live in a book, which one would it be?
A: I would live in a fantasy book because it is exciting.